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Knicks Could Target Two Bigs From Nets in Trade

The Brooklyn Nets must be dreaming big during this current New York Knicks tailspin, where they have lost nine of eleven. While they don’t own the Knicks' first-round pick this summer, they possess their crosstown rivals' unprotected firsts in 2027, 2029 and 2031 and an unprotected swap in 2028 thanks to the Mikal Bridges trade.

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Knicks Soaking In Embarrassment After Shocking Loss to Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks were expected to be just the springboard the New York Knicks needed to get back to their old ways. They were one of the best teams out east before the calendars flipped to 2026, and they needed an easier opponent to handle in a much-anticipated return home.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / January 20

Karl-Anthony Towns Reacts to MSG’s Hostile Behavior Towards Knicks on MLK Day

The New York Knicks suffered yet another loss tonight, falling in blowout fashion to the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97. This marks a huge low for a team that had championship expectations coming into the season, and has now lost nine of its last 11 games.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Rumors / January 20

Knicks Have Talked To Multiple Teams About Trading Towns

The Knicks‘ 2025/26 season reached a new low point with Monday’s 17-point home loss to the injury-ravaged Mavericks, writes Steve Popper of Newsday (subscriber link).

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Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / January 20

Knicks’ trade talks on Karl-Anthony Towns more than just idle curiosity

The Knicks may not be actively shopping Karl-Anthony Towns, but his name is clearly out there. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks have at least discussed Towns with the Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Carmelo Anthony News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady Raise Questions About Knicks Locker Room Friction

As of today, the New York Knicks are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Pretty solid, right? Well, it’s not that impressive, at least according to former legends Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / Hoops Wire / January 19

Knicks have talked Karl-Anthony Towns trade with Grizzlies, Hornets, Magic

The Knicks have at least kicked the tires on a Karl-Anthony Towns trade, and it hasn’t been with just one team. According to Steve Popper of Newsday, the Knicks have discussed Towns with the Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets.

New York Knicks News / Fadeaway World / January 19

Jalen Brunson And Mike Brown Blast Knicks For Abysmal Loss To Mavericks

The New York Knicks appear to be spiraling out of control this month. Although they retain their position among the top three teams in the Eastern Conference, a 114-97 loss to a shorthanded Dallas Mavericks team on Monday night raises questions about their current state.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19

Tracy McGrady sees locker room ‘friction’ amid Knicks’ slump

Coming off the high of their triumph in the NBA Cup, an achievement that roused hopes of a title run, the New York Knicks have suddenly hit a wall. The Knicks were embarrassed by the Dallas Mavericks, 114-97, at Madison Square Garden on Monday for their fourth straight loss.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Knicks continue downward spiral with blowout home loss to Mavericks

The New York Knicks are down bad.

Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs beat Jazz to earn third straight win

James Harden, Clippers top Wizards for sixth straight win

Heat's Tyler Herro likely out at least five games with injury

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be holding up the NBA trade market

New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / January 19

Mavs 114, Knicks 97: Scenes from NY forcing Leon’s hand

Our world needs heroes with the integrity of Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us all pay him homage today. The great ones deserve our respect. Who didn’t deserve such reverence this evening?

Draymond Green News / New York Knicks on SI / January 19

Draymond Green Brutally Roasts Knicks Star After Loss

During‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ the recent New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors game, the conflict between Draymond Green and Karl-Anthony Towns escalated to such a degree that their words on the court led to more heated exchanges in the postgame interviews.

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New York Knicks News / The SportsRush / January 19

New York Knicks No Longer Have a Defensive Identity: Tracy McGrady

Coming into the 2025-26 NBA season, the New York Knicks were among the sure-fire favorites to make it out of the Eastern Conference. Although that sentiment remains the same for the most part, they aren’t as dominant as many believed they would be.

New York Knicks News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

DeMarcus Cousins Calls Out a Glaring New York Knicks Issue That Could Doom Their Title Hopes

Pressure builds fast in New York when expectations rise. The New York Knicks sit near the top of the East, yet doubts keep surfacing. Recent losses have reopened debates about roster balance, leadership, and whether this group is built for deep playoff runs.

Jalen Brunson News / New York Knicks on SI / January 19